The UK's largest building materials group has announced plans to cut 2,500 jobs as the coronavirus c15 Jun 2020 18:54
The UK's largest building materials group has announced plans to cut 2,500 jobs as the coronavirus crisis takes its toll on demand.
Travis Perkins, which has more than 20 businesses including the Wickes DIY chain, said it expected the looming COVID-19 recession to dent its business not only this year but also next.
The company said it planned 165 branch closures - about 8% of its total network - concentrated in its Travis Perkins General Merchant division.